Friday, March 11, 2016

Crown Prince Haakon successfully completed the Armed Forces Parachute Course this week and is now approved as a military tactical parachute jumper.

Photo: Forsvarets

It was the Armed Forces Special Command (FSK) who completed the course in which the Crown Prince was a student. During a simple ceremony in Camp Rena Thursday evening, the Crown Prince was approved as a military tactical parachute jumper.

Photo: Forsvarets

Crown Prince Haakon attended one of FSKs ordinary parachute courses along with other soldiers. The course was conducted at Rena, and during these days there have been a number of physical tests and training jumps during the day- and night time. The Crown Prince has passed all standard requirements and is now certified as military tactical skydiver with assault triggered round screen.